How to travel from La Rochelle to Nantes

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Compare train and bus for La Rochelle to Nantes

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Rochelle to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $16.

Distance: 75 miles (121 km)

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$24

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$11

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3h 5m

Average total duration

2h 35m

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2h 46m

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from La Rochelle to Nantes

How to get from La Rochelle to Nantes by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from La Rochelle to Nantes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
05:10PM2h00
La Rochelle, Jean Moulin
07:10PMGare SNCF Sud
$91One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus5616
02:20PM2h50
La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin
05:10PMNantes, Route de Paris
$71One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SNCF Intercités3852
10:19AM1h47
La Rochelle station
12:06PMNantes station
$281One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SNCF Intercités3854
12:10PM1h49
La Rochelle station
01:59PMNantes station
$231One-way
0 transfers
SNCF Intercités3856
04:27PM2h02
La Rochelle station
06:29PMNantes station
$191One-way
0 transfers
SNCF TERL15 (864753)+SNCF Intercités3852
08:36AM3h30
La Rochelle Porte Dauphine
12:06PMNantes station
$301One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
08:15PM1h55
La Rochelle, Jean Moulin
10:10PMGare SNCF Sud
$101One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:40PM2h30
La Rochelle, Jean Moulin
12:10AMGare SNCF Sud
$101One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus4031
03:15AM2h14
La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin
05:29AMNantes, Route de Paris
$251One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from La Rochelle to Nantes

Travel to Nantes easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from La Rochelle to Nantes.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between La Rochelle and Nantes including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from La Rochelle to Nantes is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Nantes:

A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Nantes costing on average $16 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from La Rochelle to Nantes is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 47m.

The distance from La Rochelle to Nantes is approximately 75 miles (121 km).
The average frequency per day from La Rochelle to Nantes is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Rochelle and Nantes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from La Rochelle to Nantes:
  • Trains mostly depart from La Rochelle station and arrive in Nantes station.
  • Buses mostly depart from La Rochelle, Jean Moulin and arrive in Nantes, Route de Paris.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from La Rochelle to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF Intercités, SNCF TER, TER, TGV INOUI, SNCF to go to Nantes by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar to go to Nantes by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from La Rochelle to Nantes with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with SNCF Intercités, SNCF TER, TER, SNCF.
  • 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from La Rochelle to Nantes often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Marseille, London, Lyon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nantes and these popular destinations at a great price.
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